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For riders who demand the very best, the Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV continues its reign as the world’s best-selling wakeboat. Perfectly sized at 23 feet, it delivers the ultimate blend of agility, comfort, and customization, while Malibu’s industry-leading innovations come standard — including ideal ballast placement straight from the factory for award-winning wakes and waves. Choose the Wake Plus™ Hull for maximum surf performance or the Malibu Diamond Hull™ for all-around versatility and outstanding ski sessions.
From its intuitive helm to its spacious, flexible lounge, the 23 LSV is engineered for effortless days on the water. Iconic, proven, and ready for anything, the 23 LSV is the boat that sets the standard. That’s Truth On The Water™.
Wakesetter 23 LSV
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Interior Lounge Features
The 23 LSV lounge seating features hand-stitched vinyl that wraps around the cockpit. Cup and phone holders are always within arm’s reach—which is super important when you have a seating capacity of 15. And just as important, you can opt for wireless charging in the lounge so you and your crew can stay connected all day long.
Soft Grip Flooring
You can step on the gunwales and move around with confidence thanks to the assured footing Soft Grip provides. Made from the highest-quality materials for the absolute best on-water performance, Malibu produces our Soft Grip flooring in-house for ultimate durability and comfort on the water. Plus, clean-up is a breeze.
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Best Selling Surf & Wakeboard Boat
Featuring Malibu's signature surf innovations, the 23 LSV generates perfect ocean-like waves for kids, adults and pros and crisp, symmetrical wakes with maximum pop. With just as much luxury and style as performance, it's no shock the 23 LSV continues to lead the industry in surf performance.
23 LSV Walkthrough
This extended walkthrough explores gives you an in-depth look at the best-selling wakeboat in the industry. Featuring Malibu's latest innovations, the 23 LSV is the perfect blend of style, luxury, and performance.
Truth In Innovation: Malibu Command Center
The truth is, innovation is in our DNA. The 2025 Malibu Boats Command Center and mOS has been elevated with richer detail, deeper functionality, and luxurious details, built to our demanding standards for the way you boat.
Truth In Versatility
The series that creates the backbone of the Malibu Boats lineup. The LSV line offers sleek traditional bow styling with luxurious upholstery, and the perfect wakes & waves you expect out of the most-awarded surf technology in the industry.
Malibu Innovation: Surf Gate®
Working with Power Wedge® III and Six Hard Ballast Tanks, Surf Gate® creates the most dynamic playground for wake surfing possible. With hundreds of customization options, no competitor comes close to the wave performance available on the 26 LSV.
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For the Weichen family, their 23 LSV is more than just a boat. It's a ticket to family togetherness and perfect lake day memories.
Malibu Innovations
Malibu Command Center & Operating System
The Malibu Boats Command Center features an ultra-wide, low-profile screen, richer detail, deeper functionality, and more luxurious touches than ever before. Complete with rider and driver profiles, an all-new ergonomic helm design, and simplified functionality, it truly has never been easier to operate your Malibu.
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Max Pivot Seat
The 23 LSV is loaded up with plenty of versatile seating to accommodate your entire crew. The Max Pivot Seat can easily transform your lounge into a bed for tired kids, additional rear-facing seating with (or without) a table for afternoon snacks, or additional standard lounge seating.
Malibu Ascend Pro Tower
Elevate your 23 LSV with the Malibu Ascend Pro Tower. The electric tower folds down by simply turning a dial, allowing you to raise or lower your tower in a matter of seconds with just one hand. Seamlessly integrated into the design of the tower, opt for RGB lighting and tower misters to create the ultimate social zone onboard.
Helm Seat
The Power Rise & Slide Helm Seat redefines comfort and control at the wheel. With electric height and forward-back adjustments, you can dial in the perfect driving position at the push of a button. Designed with premium materials, ergonomic support, and a customizable seat back, it delivers the ideal blend of luxury and performance for every ride.
Lounge Amentities
Built for maximum performance, comfort, and convenience, the 23 LSV lounge features ultra-plush foamback on Quilted CNC Panels to provide your crew with the most comfortable seats on the water. Plus, no matter where you sit, there's always a cupholder and phone holder with optional wireless charging within reach.
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The 23 LSV delivers everything your family needs for a memory making day on the water including luxury amenities and industry-leading performance.
Our patented Flip Down Swim Step makes both lounging on the back of the boat and re-entry easy and enjoyable for kids, adults, and even your four-legged friends.
There's no beating the best-selling wakesurf & wakeboard boat of all time. The 23 LSV continues to lead the pack on the water.
Enjoy contemporary body lines, giving the 23 LSV a sleek and classic look. Plus, enjoy all-new gel coat colors that will make your 23 LSV nothing less than a work of art.
The smooth running surface of the traditional bow allows the 23 LSV to cuts through surf waves on turnarounds and keep spray out of the boat on choppy, windy days.
Choose between the Wake Plus™ or Diamond™ Multi-Sport Hull to deliver the perfect experience on the water for you & your crew.
The 23 LSV features contoured sides with a curved rub rail that give it a unique style you’re going to love on the water. With new gelcoat and logo color options, you can make the 23 LSV your own with almost endless possibilities.
The best boats deserve the industry's best trailers, so we built it. Malibu's award-winning trailers are made in-house & tailored specifically for your boat.
Filled with ultra-premium creature comforts from bow to stern, the 23 LSV reigns supreme as the best-selling wakeboat of all time because of its size, customization options, versatility, and agility.
Take your behind the boat experience to the next level using Surf Band™. Control Power Wedge® III, tower speaker volume, cruise control speed, and even initiate Surf Gate® transfers.
Whether you're a first-time rider or pro, the 23 LSV creates a perfectly symmetrical, crisp wake with plenty of pop.
Pure wake performance distilled to its essence behind the Malibu Wakesetter 23 LSV — voted Wakeboard Boat of the Year, five years in a row.
The 23 LSV delivers perfectly symmetrical, ocean-like waves with plenty of push so you can surf two riders deep, with plenty of room to play.
The 23 LSV creates the best surf wave in the industry thanks to Surf Gate™. There's a reason it's been voted Wakesurf Boat of the Year five years in a row.
The 23 LSV creates the perfect wave for riders of all sizes, abilities, and riding preferences.
With Power Wedge® III, the 23 LSV provides the makings of a world-class Malibu wake or wave experience for riders of all ability levels. Customize your wave to your riding preference — short and steep, or long and mellow.
The 23 LSV features the signature Malibu wave shape that doesn’t dip below the water level and is more ocean-like, making it harder to bury the nose.
Dial-in your wake using Power Wedge for your perfect ride.
The 23 LSV bow is equipped with hinged storage, cup holders, phone holders with optional wireless charging, accent lighting, and an unbelievable sound package.
The Malibu Boats Command Center features an ultra-wide, low-profile screen, richer detail, deeper functionality, and more luxurious touches than ever before. Everything you need is within arms reach & easily accessible with the touch of a button.
The redesigned helm features the Malibu Command Center alongside a sleek newly contoured steering wheel, re-engineered phone holder with ultra-fast wireless changing, and an overall ergonomic design so you can drive in comfort.
Malibu's Multi-View Bench Seat transforms the boat to stadium seating when there's wakesurf action behind the boat and a table for when you're ready to relax. And if you're looking for even more customization, you can upgrade to the MaxPivot™ Seat.
Storage is no stranger to the 23 LSV. The seats flip up for roomy storage on both sides of the boat and an optioned, exclusive cooler that fits perfectly underneath.
The MaxPivot Seat™ can be adjusted to multiple positions including a table, sun bed, and wake view bench.
Keep your essentials secure and within reach. The Wakesetter 23 LSV’s integrated phone holder and sleek interior detailing blend function and style for your day on the water.
Take control with Malibu’s intuitive Command Center™ seamlessly manage lighting, ballast, speed, and surf settings all from a high-resolution touchscreen designed for ultimate convenience and control on the water.
Experience total control with the Malibu Command Center™ dual touch screens, intuitive navigation, and full boat visibility that put every function right at your fingertips for the ultimate captain’s experience.
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